General Manager

Job Summary

• Leadership and Building a High Performing Team primarily in Charlotte, NC but also at a smaller plant in Rocky Mount, NC
• Work to reinforce the business culture through exceptional leadership and clear articulation of the values and expectations for the business. Create an environment that promotes collaboration amongst the entire team, with a single vision.
• Lead monthly scorecard and quarterly business review with Executive leadership team
• Drive Performance management system utilizing KPIs in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People
• Evaluate the capabilities of the management team and drive appropriate talent development and recruiting initiatives to optimize performance.
• Provide professional training and mentoring to your direct reports. Ensure that associates at every level receive the appropriate training.
• Implement a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and accountability.

Manage Profitability

• Assume complete accountability for the overall business performance and ensure that all agreed-to operational metrics are met, to include revenue performance, EBITDA, cash flow as well as related cost/expense management.
• Own Plant P&L, Budgets, Forecasts and implementation of strategy
• Ensure accurate costs and margins, and work to set prices based on value.

Develop Strategy and Set Direction

• Participate in the development of company strategy and the strategic execution of the company vision.
• Set direction for the staff, communicating, and implementing Company strategy and key initiatives.
• Align systems and technology with strategy and operations with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

Manage Execution and Drive Operational Excellence

• Professionalize and standardize operations across the business while maintaining high customer service and value delivery.
• Align and deploy resources, people, and equipment, to accomplish key objectives.
• Assess and develop plans to mitigate risk – financial and safety. Develop and advocate a safety-first culture that improves performance, meets compliance and business requirements, and protects the health and well-being of employees.
• Champion of safety, 5S, and compliance throughout organization.

Effectively Communicate

• Create a high level of effective and efficient communication among the management team and within the employee base to execute an expansion of the business with precision and speed.
• Ensure others understand the “big picture”
• Set clear expectations and hold people accountable for results.
• Provide frequent and consistent positive and constructive feedback to others.

Experience and Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or an engineering discipline. MS or MBA degree is highly desirable

More than 7 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience and responsibility.

Experience leading people and obtaining results through others, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Proven track record of driving results in a fabrication and/or engineered to order products environment.

This organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.